Avast SafePrice virus - How to remove

There are some problems with the Avast SafePrice extension. It is only a potentially unwanted program (PUP), so it should not be treated as a malware infection. There is a small difference between these categories, and usually if a tool is a PUP, it steps over the line and is placed among malware samples as well. Security programs from Avast are legitimate and trustworthy, but barely any people rush to use positive words when discussing SafePrice browser extension. Descriptions of this application actually resemble adware parasites like Best Price Ninja.

There are many coupon-themed unwanted extensions and applications that are best uninstalled: Grocery Coupons, Best Coupons, many others. The Avast SafePrice extension was meant to really help people find shopping deals, but functioned a lot like adware, displaying advertisements and tracking users’ activity. This is made worse by the fact that Avast SafePrice used to be installed together with the antivirus, without explicitly asking for your permission. This means that some people have had Avast SafePrice installed against their will — not something that a legitimate antivirus program should do.

Unwanted Avast SafePrice extension

Just because an extension is developed by Avast, a known antivirus company, that doesn’t mean that it’s completely. In fact, it has been recognized that extensions, installed by security software, can actually expose users to unnecessary dangers (HowToGeek). Like Avast SafePrice, a product from Avast called Enhanced Protection Mode has also been indicated as rogue security software. Therefore, it would be best to avoid them, or at least, consider very carefully if you really need that extension.

Avast SafePrice issues:

Problems	Browsing tracking Irrelevant offers Intrusive offers Unwanted installation
Cause	Bundled with Avast antivirus
Removal	Remove SafePrice extension Scan your device for PUPs (Spyhunter)

 

To be completely fair, we are not stating that Avast Free anti-virus is in any way malicious, especially when many security experts have emphasized that it is one of the best free-of-charge security tools around (PCMAG). However, we do find their SafePrice add-on to be rather disturbing. In the Chrome Web Store, we have investigated the “review” section. Most of the comments illustrate negative experiences that people have from SafePrice virus.

Many of the comments clearly state that this Chrome add-on is a potentially unwanted program (like amuleC) that can enter devices without permission. More than a few users left negative feedback, emphasizing that this tool was installed automatically without their supervision or agreement. In addition, SafePrice virus was explained to be rather difficult to remove as people had issues with its removal. Take a look at several testimonials:

“I didn’t request it and can’t get rid of it. It wastes precious screen space to provide a function I neither need or want.

This has just been installed on my computer with no prompts or notifications whatsoever. Not impressed.

An Antivirus downloading and installing a useless software without informing me. That is just a breach of customer trust. If I can’t trust Avast, I UNINSTALL!

One of the worst as in useless pieces of software that I have ever used.
I never approved of or wanted this added to Chrome.

Installed on its own without permission. Annoyed! Cannot find the uninstall. “

In addition to the unwanted installation, SaferPrice rogue extension also did not do a good job in finding appropriate offers to display. In fact, many people stressed out that they were introduced with goods that had nothing to do with the products they have been looking for in online shops. This revelation means that not only does this app install automatically, but it also fails to prove its efficiency. Look at the statements that allowed us to make these conclusions:

“This doesn’t show you better deals on what you’re looking to buy, it shows you coupons for keywords of the type of item you’re looking up. Example, I’m looking at a video game at a store’s website. SafePrice pops up with 10 coupons. Only 2 of the 10 have anything to do with games in general, the rest are for electronics, and one is for a free to play gaming website.

Useless offers – most of the time not even related to what I’m shopping for. Other times I’m not even shopping!!!
Worst part is you can’t even whitelist a site or remove offers that are useless they just keep popping up every time I visit the website. Stick to security software Avast!

Might be helpful if it offered alternative prices / outlets for the products I’m actually searching for / looking at. However I’m currently looking at trestle tables and Avast is suggesting I can get cheaper BBQ Covers elsewhere. Thanks Avast, do you really want to associate your brand with a bad scraping app which narrows the market at best?”

Once again, we feel like it is appropriate to remind our readers that Avast is a legitimate and respected security company whose researchers do take a part in the mission of making the World Wide Web a safer place. They have been involved in the creation of a decryptor for LambdaLocker and Alcatraz ransomware infections. Also, they have discovered crypto-viruses like PayDOS malware. Nevertheless, the SafePrice extension clearly lacks efficient features that are expected of this company: honesty and respect for its users’ privacy.

How to avoid installation of malware?

Becoming infected with malware has become surprisingly easy. All you have to do is visit a malicious website and your system is going to be compromised. In addition to this, you could be introduced to malware-laden advertisements. Potentially unwanted programs are distributed disguised as legitimate, respectable software. Should a PUP commence harmful activities, it becomes a malicious program. If you wish to avoid PUPs, watch out for bundled installations: select advanced/custom modes in the installation wizard and read the fine print; after all, Avast SafePrice was pushed on people using bundling. Avoid getting programs that are little-known. For the best results, scan your operating system with Malwarebytes anti-malware tool.

Properly get rid of SafePrice virus

How to remove Avast SafePrice virus using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Avast SafePrice virus install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Avast SafePrice virus . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Avast SafePrice virus easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove Avast SafePrice virus from macOS

Delete Avast SafePrice virus from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the Avast SafePrice virus app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to Avast SafePrice virus and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Avast SafePrice virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Avast SafePrice virus from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Avast SafePrice virus. Click on the trash bin icon next to Avast SafePrice virus or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Avast SafePrice virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving Avast SafePrice virus from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything Avast SafePrice virus related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to Avast SafePrice virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove Avast SafePrice virus from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to Avast SafePrice virus. Click on the "Remove" icon next to Avast SafePrice virus or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving Avast SafePrice virus from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the Avast SafePrice virus. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to Avast SafePrice virus, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.